Accounting and Audit Department Week: Professional Dialogue, History of the Profession, and Student Debate

As part of the Accounting and Audit Department Week at Esil University, scientific seminars and a student debate were held to explore the development of the accounting profession, its history, and current accounting issues. The events brought together faculty members, students, and representatives of the professional community.

L. K. Nurakhmetova, Director General of the Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors of Kazakhstan, conducted a scientific seminar titled "A Profession Changing Faster Than Textbooks: How Accountants Can Grow in the Age of AI." The seminar was moderated by M. K. Aliyev, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor. Participants discussed the impact of artificial intelligence and digital technologies on accounting, changing professional requirements, and the importance of lifelong learning.

In addition, M. K. Aliyev, Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor of the Department of Accounting and Audit, conducted a scientific seminar titled "The History of Accounting Through People and Events," highlighting the main stages of the profession's development and the contributions of prominent scholars. A student debate titled "Current Issues in Accounting: Collection and Presentation of Information" was also organized under the supervision of I. N. Mikhailina, Master of Economic Sciences and Senior Lecturer, with the participation of students from group B_UiA-25/1 R.

During the events, participants explored modern requirements for the accounting profession, the reliability of accounting information, and the importance of professional competencies. Department Week contributed to developing students' analytical thinking, strengthening professional dialogue, and promoting the exchange of experience between academic and professional communities.